William Goldberg Diamond Ring Vintage Platinum 2.83 TDW
By William Goldberg
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
William Goldberg Diamond Ring Vintage Platinum 2.83 TDW This vintage ring is made by William Goldberg, numbered with R 5806, and stamped Platinum 950.
Diamond, Platinum
William Goldberg Diamonds Amazing 27.93 Carats Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By William Goldberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
This wide, palladium cuff bracelet adorned with 20 various bezel-set fancy and round brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing in total 27.93 carats, is a one-of-a-kind showstopper! The brace...
Diamond, Palladium
William Goldberg 32ct Oval Diamond Drop Earrings
By William Goldberg
Located in London, GB
A striking pair of William Goldberg oval diamond drop earrings. Each earring features 28 oval cut diamonds giving an estimated total carat weight of 32.00ct across the pair.
Diamond, 18k Gold
William Goldberg 63 Carat Spectacular Diamond Infinity Necklace
By William Goldberg
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful example of how fancy shapes can really create a statement piece of jewelry is this diamond necklace by William Goldberg. Designed as a two-row swag of Ashoka [brand name ...
Diamond, Platinum
William Goldberg GIA 14.90cttw Diamond Orchid Flower Cluster Platinum Earrings
By William Goldberg
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Designer: William Goldberg (hallmarked) Metal: Platinum Main Stones: 10 Pear-shaped diamonds, all with GIA certificates>> 2.22cts E-SI1- 2.04cts E-SI1 - 1.58cts F-SI2 - ...
Diamond, Platinum
ASHOKA Platinum Diamond Eternity Band
By William Goldberg
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable expression of refined luxury, this ASHOKA Diamond Eternity Band showcases the House's signature dedication to extraordinary diamonds and timeless design. Crafted in plat...
Diamond, Platinum
Vivid Yellow Diamond Gold Platinum Cluster Earrings
By William Goldberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
Platinum and 18k yellow gold cluster earrings designed as stylized dandelions, each center around a vivid yellow round brilliant-cut diamond, weighing a total of 0.46 carats. These r...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified Diamond Platinum Galaxy Earrings
By William Goldberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fantastic platinum galaxy earrings, each centering around an oval-shaped diamond (GIA 1.00-carat I/VS1 and 1.00-carat K/VS1), spiraling out to showcase round brilliant, oval, pear an...
Diamond, Platinum
Fancy Cut Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
By William Goldberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
The 18k yellow gold bangle bracelet is decorated all the way around with 18 bezel-set assorted fancy shaped diamonds, including heart, pear, and oval-shaped, and round brilliant-cut ...
Amber, Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold, 5.52 Carat Baguette Diamonds and 7.36 Carat Sapphires Earrings
By William Goldberg
Located in New York, NY
They are designed with a collapsible both for pierced and non pierced ears. Total Diamond weight 5.52 carats Total Blue Sapphire weight 7.36 carats Crafted by The William Goldberg co...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
GIA certified 12.09 carat oval cut diamond
By William Goldberg
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat white gold elegant ring designed with 1 oval cut center natural diamond weighing 12.09 carat realised and created by William Goldberg, an American diamond dealer and the fou...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Brilliant Round Center 4.35 Carat Diamond Ring 18k YG & Platinum
By William Goldberg
Located in New York, NY
It was cut by one of the most renowned diamond cutters in history, William Goldberg. The ring comes with Goldberg’s original appraisal and certificate.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Fancy Color Diamond Pendant-Necklace
By William Goldberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning 18k yellow gold pendant-necklace is meticulously designed to showcase three GIA fancy colored diamonds: a 2.49-carat Fancy Deep Brownish Greenish Yellow heart-shape, a ...
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Exceptional GIA Heart Shaped Diamond Drop Earrings
By William Goldberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous platinum drop earrings designed with 6 graduating heart-shaped diamonds, featuring four GIA stones: a 1.62-carat E/SI1, 1.39-carat E/SI2, 1.05-carat D/SI1 and 1.04-carat D/S...
Diamond, Platinum
Extraordinary GIA Certified Radiant Cut Triple Yellow Diamond Gold Ring
By William Goldberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
This incredibly impressive 18k yellow gold ring features an HRD Antwerp radiant-cut diamond weighing 4.82 carats (K color and VS1 clarity), within concentric diamond-set halos, set n...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Important GIA Cert 8.49 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace
By William Goldberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
A truly extraordinary platinum and 18k yellow gold pendant-necklace featuring a fancy yellow oval-shaped diamond weighing 8.49 carats, surrounded by two concentric halos of near colo...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum 4.10ctw F VS1 GIA Asscher Square Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By William Goldberg
Located in Montclair, NJ
This elegant and fancy diamond engagement ring was designed by William Goldberg and crafted in solid platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
1950s French Woven Gold Bracelet with Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century woven gold bracelet of cinched fabric design with diamond embellishment, in 18k. France, maker's mark for Goldberg Frères.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Victorian, 23.17 Carat Old Cushion Shape Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Victorian drop earrings! 36 gradual old European diamonds set in gold & silver in a circular shape & filigree workmanship, with estimated total weight of 8 carats C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold 1920s French Hallmarked Dome Shaped 0.85ct Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Band 18ct Yellow Gold French Stamped Circa 1920s This 18ct yellow gold band with a single French diamond is a classic and timeless piece of jewellery. The slightl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$245Sale Price|34% Off
H 11 in D 3.5 in L 11.5 in
Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical ma...
Valentino Shoe D'Orsay Satin Pumps Bold Bow 39 / 9 w/Box
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Valentino black satin D'Orsay pump. Peeptoe with signature bold bow. Hidden .25" platform. High stiletto heel. Comes with box. final sale Mightychic offers ...
Museum Chanel Vintage F/W 1996 Gold Brocade Mughal Jeweled Gripoix 96A Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This exceptional Chanel Fall/Winter 1996 gold jacket is a rare masterpiece inspired by Coco Chanel’s fascination with Orientalism in the 1930s. Featuring a structured Mandarin collar...
3.65 Carat Elongated Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique ring, boasts an approximate 3.65 carat elongated cushion cut diamond mounted in collet style claw prongs, in a beautiful flush setting. Perfect for the heirloom seeker! ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress New!
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar de la Renta strapless lace and silk corsage cocktail dress offered in brand new condition. Hand ruched black lace bodice with large attached rosette corsage. Bodice extends ...
1.10 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.3 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 1.10ct total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS Type: N...
Diamond, Platinum
$500
Size: vintage 12; comparable to size M
Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Perfect for brunch, weddings and cocktail parties, this heavyweight linen dress combines crisp geometry with masterful but discrete beading. Its Mod fingertip pockets and gentle A-li...
18k Diamond and Ruby Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of elegance to your jewelry collection with this 18k Diamond and Ruby Wide Band Ring. Crafted in 18k white gold, it features 1.18 carats of sparkling diamonds and 2.04 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel S/S1995 Barbie Pink 24K Gold Chain Around Patent Lambskin Jumbo XL Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An iconic and highly sought-after piece from Chanel’s Spring-Summer 1995 (95P) Act II collection, this Jumbo XL Chain Around Single Flap bag is a true collector’s treasure. Designed ...
$12,920
W 17 in D 4 in L 13 in
Chanel Timeless Vintage Cc Tote Towel Rare Piece Black Terry Cloth Beach Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Beach Bag CC Tote Towel Rare Piece 1989 {VINTAGE 33 Years} White terry "CC" lettering stitched on one side Black leather lined interior Interior zippered and open poc...
1925s Art Deco 2 Carat Emeralds 2.20 Carat Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum. Sublime art deco ring, its entire platinum setting is closed set on its top with a Colombian emerald- cut emerald and an antique- cut diamond. This duo of gems is s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
S/S 2003 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Ad Lace-Up Satin Bodycon Dress 42IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the Spring/Summer 2003 'Sex & Love' collection, this Dolce & Gabbana dress opened the season's runway as look 1, modeled by Gisele Bündchen. Highlighted in the season's ...
Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Platinum Ring Wedding Engagement Ring Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning and dramatic Antique Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum with a gorgeous central .6 Carat Old Mine Diamond. The central diamond is surrounded by a spec...
Diamond, Platinum
$5,763
Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10 - US 6
Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet trim - Open on both sides with lace up fastenings - Invisible side zip closure ...
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
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